(1)  Before repealing a development control plan by public notice in a local newspaper, the council must give public notice in a local newspaper:

(a)  of its intention to repeal the development control plan, and

(b)  of its reasons for doing so.

(2)  Publication of the notice of intention must take place at least 14 days before publication of the notice of repeal.

(3)  The repeal of a development control plan by public notice in a local newspaper takes effect on the date of publication of the notice.